Indian Nutty Rice Pilaf
Recipe: #40897
June 05, 2023
Categories: Side Dishes, Rice, White Rice, Indian, Vegan Vegan Dinner, more
"Good served with Indian food or as vegan dish."
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (178.2 g)
- Calories 201.9
- Total Fat - 12.2 g
- Saturated Fat - 1.6 g
- Cholesterol - 0 mg
- Sodium - 626.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 20.3 g
- Dietary Fiber - 2.5 g
- Sugars - 2.7 g
- Protein - 4.5 g
- Calcium - 53.5 mg
- Iron - 1.4 mg
- Vitamin C - 3 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Wash rice in a sieve under cold running water until water runs mostly clear.
Step 2
Place rice in a bowl with fresh cold water, and let sit 30 minutes.
Step 3
Drain well.
Step 4
Heat oil in a large covered sauté pan, and lightly sauté the onion and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Step 5
Add the rice, cumin seeds, coriander, cardamom and bay leaf.
Step 6
Toss rice to coat well with the seasonings, and lightly sauté 2 minutes.
Step 7
Add broth, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 8
Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low, and cook 10 minutes. (Do not lift lid.)
Step 9
Remove from heat and allow to sit 5 minutes before lifting lid.
Step 10
Add nuts and toss to combine.
Step 11
Garnish with fresh minced cilantro.
Tips
No special items needed.